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Ayre, Jack - Interview
Hierarchical level:Item (Accession level)Date:1961-12-14Item number (ISN):61338Type of material:Sound recordingsFound in:Archives / Film, Video and Sound -
Record information – Details Fonds/collection:SHAW, Grace LydiattAccession:1987-0416Media:SoundPart:2 parts of 2Production date:1961-12-14Production company:Grace Lydiatt Shaw (Interviewer)Production credit:interviewer, Grace Lydiatt ShawDescription:Jack Ayre was one of the original members of the World War One concert party (variety troupe) known as the Dumbells. In this interview with Grace Lydiatt Shaw he describes first the creation of the Dumbells in 1917 under Captain Plunkett and their development during the remainder of the war. Next Ayre describes his own beginnings in theatre before turning to the post-war career of the troupe, the presence of Alan Murray and Ross Hamilton as impersonators, and the continued use of war sketches until the group folded. Ayre concludes with his role in war entertainment during the Second World War in the "Lifebuoy Follies" and a consideration of the different effect of the two wars on show business.Language:EnglishNotes:Detailed holdings information: -
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